Video Vessel arrival at port Prai, Malaysia
published on 20 January 2023
Article Marine Pilotage – The Arabic book
by Dr. Captain Ahmed Sati - published on 21 May 2021
Video Refusing to board due to a pilot ladder not rigged correctly
published on 20 June 2025
This lady came into port in an excellent day, however when I inspected the pilot ladder prior to board I saw that it was rigged using D-Shackles fastened between the side ropes, transferring all the weight and load of the ladder to the clamps and chokes. Truly an unsuitable method of securing the ladder. Retrieval line was also not above the first spreader
After pulling out the pilot boat, the ship was contacted by VHF and the captain was asked to instruct the crew in the usage of ropes and...
Article Report published: Application and usability of ECDIS
published on 14 October 2021
Video A Day in the Life of a Marine Pilot - Sipho Mnisi
published on 26 October 2021
Video Singapore Bunker Tanker Loading at Universal Terminal..
published on 6 September 2021
Video How Pilots Cross Between Huge Ships In The Sea And The Danger Behind It
published on 1 July 2022
In today's episode, we continued to take a look at the different aspects of Aberdeen Harbor, including the divers, the pilots, as well as others who work in the harbor. Pilots are required to cross between ships in the sea while both ships are still running, while divers continue to work under the sea on the pipeline. In addition, a charity event is happening on Aberdeen's main street. -- Aberdeen Harbor, on the North East coast of Scotland, is one of Britain's oldest businesses and one of...